For Selena Gomezfriendship is everything.

We talk to people on the red carpet Rare Impact Fund Speaking at Benefit at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 24, the “Calm Down” singer shared what practices she uses to maintain her mental health.

“Try not to isolate,” Gomez, 32, tells PEOPLE exclusively.

“I think it’s important to spend time alone,” she continues. “But when you isolate yourself, sometimes these feelings can remain repressed.”

Instead, it’s best to “find someone you can trust and tell your heart out to” and make sure you “can actually trust them with that information.”

“Sharing really helps,” Gomez concludes.

The second annual benefit was aimed at “raising awareness and funds to support youth mental health globally,” according to the Rare Impact Fund. website. Funds raised from the event supported the organization in expanding access to youth mental health resources.

“This is probably the most important thing I do with my time.” Just Murders in the Building says the star. “And it’s not just this event, it’s constantly in front of people every day.”

“We’ve built a community with Rare, and I’m very proud of that,” he adds. “I hope we’ve helped people feel less alone, and that’s been our whole goal so far.”

Gomez launched the Rare Impact Fund as the philanthropic arm of the Rare Beauty brand, with 1% of all sales from the cosmetics line donated to the organization.

The “Who Says” singer has been open about her mental health in the past. To talk Vanity Fair For the outlet’s October issue, he detailed some of his tools for staying grounded when the going gets tough.

One “healing mechanism” is to use temperatures such as cold water and space heaters to “soothe” himself,” he said, noting that mental health exercises have been helpful throughout his journey.

“I remind myself that I’m okay,” said Gomez, who has been open about her diagnoses of lupus and bipolar disorder. “I just floored myself for a moment. ‘Where am I? I’m sitting in the office. Everyone I love is there. There’s food. I can get something to eat. I can take a nap here before I leave.’ “I am committed to the present.”

“I’m ready for anything, but now I’m properly medicated,” he said, laughing.

In 2022, Gomez released a documentary called Gomez. Selena Gomez: My Mind and Meprovided an intimate look at the triumphs and setbacks of her mental health.

If you or someone you know needs help with mental health, text “STRONG” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.